MetaRick Podcast
There’s so many incredible creatives and technologists building around deep tech. When it comes to emerging technologies like spatial computing and artificial intelligence, we don’t see as many marketers, sellers, and business development leaders. We explore this skill gap through conversations with the founders and business leaders that are paving the path for innovation.
Episodes
34 episodes
#34: Josh Bankston, Partner/Solutions Architect at MACE Virtual Labs
Joshua Bankston is a partner at MACE Virtual Labs, a Houston-based provider of turnkey enterprise virtual reality solutions. As an evangelist and community leader in the XR industry, Josh empowers business leaders and innovators to use groundbr...
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Episode 34
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59:06
#33: Ivan Pavliuchenko, Managing Director & Co-Founder at AREYES Studio
Ivan Pavliuchenko, co-founder and Managing Director of AREYES, with +8 years in digital marketing and product management. AREYES is a mixed reality design studio that help global brands such as Meta, Sony Music, Henkel, L'Oreal, Red Bull, Nissa...
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Episode 33
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1:04:50
#32: Amir Bozorgadeh, CEO at Virtuleap
Amir is cofounder and CEO at Virtuleap, a VR startup that unlocks neuroscience with virtual reality to help increase attention levels, and address cognitive illnesses, disorders, and learning challenges. Previous to Virtuleap, Amir founded Game...
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Episode 32
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1:06:50
#31: Sune Wolff, CTO & Co-Founder at SynergyXR
About Sune:CTO & Co-Founder at SynergyXR. PhD in Computer Science - modelling and simulation of complex systems. Applied research background in military domain, radar systems, and autonomous surveillance systems. 10+ years experienc...
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Episode 31
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1:08:58
#30: Peter Smulovics, Metaverse and Spatial Computing Development Practices Lead in an Investment Bank
Peter Smulovics, Metaverse and Spatial Computing Development Practices Lead in an Investment Bank Executive Director of Software Development Experience. Leading Windows, .NET and Microsoft R&D and Development Practices through ...
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Episode 30
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1:10:30
#29: Simon Lajboschitz, CEO at Khora VR
Simon Lajboschitz, CEO at Khora VRExploring the purpose of Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality. How will it change our lives and how can we make it into a good thing. BA in Philosophy and Masters in Business. Founded Khora with Peter ...
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Episode 29
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57:15
#28: Brooks, Head of Business Development at ManageXR
Since 2017, Brooks Filippin has been at the forefront of driving innovation in emerging technologies and enterprise solutions. Joining 3D Robotics, Brooks played a pivotal role in developing and implementing enterprise drone programs for the AE...
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Episode 28
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1:08:41
#27: Tony Bevilacqua, Founder & CEO at Cognitive3D
Tony Bevilacqua is the Founder and CEO of Cognitive3D, a spatial analytics platform that gathers data from virtual and augmented reality experiences in new ways, and turns them into actionable insights. Specifically, Cognitive3D helps companies...
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Episode 27
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1:09:34
#26: Adam Chernick, Sr Spatial Computing Solutions Architect at AWS
Adam is a Sr. Spatial Computing Prototyping Architect at AWS, focused on AR/VR/Digital Twins and emerging technology. Adam previously lead an applied research team that focused on software development for immersive and adjacent emerging technol...
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Episode 26
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1:07:59
#25: Ethan Berg, Founder & CEO at Agora World
Cofounder and CEO of Agora World. No code, student founder. Solving the very problem he faced: the complexity of creating 3D experiences. Building the solution he wishes he had as a student. He's also taught XR at UPenn and NYU.Follow E...
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Episode 25
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47:33
#24: Jonathan Carmel, Operating Partner at Impact Venture Capital
About Jonathan:He has brought creative revenue producing and risk management ideas to clients during his tenure at JP Morgan, Angelo Gordon, 2 hedge funds, an AI firm and Impact Venture Capital. He has a 25-year background analyzing com...
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Episode 24
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1:20:43
#23: Jonathan Hale, Founder & CEO at Wonderland Engine
CEO and founder of Wonderland Engine -- development platform for VR, AR and 3D on the web. Founded Wonderland Engine after realizing the need for better 3D development tools for the web with the advent of WebXR after helping launch the XR web g...
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Episode 23
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1:18:50
#21: Mark Gröb, Head of Immersive Tech at United Parcel Service (UPS)
Mark Gröb: Immersive Tech for UPS, Speaker, Dad: Developing Innovations to solve Enterprise problems for UPS and our Partners. Leading XR practices in highly cross-matrix teams to explore and develop IP (patents and business method...
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Episode 21
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55:00
#20: Kyle Morrand, CEO at 302 Interactive
As a passionate technologist with over a decade of experience, Kyle believes in the power of interactive technologies to create experiences that are not only entertaining but also purpose-driven, enhancing our digital lifestyles. As the CEO of ...
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Episode 20
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1:13:13
#19: Brian Moynihan MBA | MSIS | MA, Immersive Learning Advisor & XR Community Builder
Brian Moynihan MBA | MSIS | MA is a recognized leader in the XR industry with years of experience deploying transformative solutions for immersive education and healthcare. He designed and led immersive learning solutions for Lenovo and UNC Cha...
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Episode 19
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1:21:23
#18: Sid van Wijk, Head of Miro Discovery Center Programs
Sid presents and facilitates about hybrid work strategies for industry leading companies. Currently, he leads the Miro Discovery Center program at Miro, creating strategic customer engagements with a focus on experience design. Sid is an engine...
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Episode 18
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1:10:56
#17: Adam B. Levine, Co-Founder & Chief Product Officer at Blockade Labs
Disruptive Tech Visionary and Empowerment AdvocateSummaryAdam B. Levine is a visionary in the field of disruptive technologies. He has a knack for identifying transformative trends early on and leading efficient, innovative developm...
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Episode 17
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1:10:58
#16: Steve Grubbs, CEO at VictoryXR
Steve Grubbs is the co-founder and CEO of VictoryXR. After founding the company in 2016, Steve led the VXR team to winning the Global Education Innovation of the Year award in 2021. Before founding VXR, Steve founded two other successful ventur...
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Episode 16
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57:06
#15: Diego Borgo, Web3 & Metaverse Advisor
Diego Borgo is a Metaverse and NFT advisor, leading Fortune 500 brands into the Metaverse and NFT space. With over a decade of expertise in digital marketing and branding with in-depth knowledge and experience in the industry combined with 6+ y...
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Episode 15
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55:49
#14: David Fattal, CEO and Founder at Leia, Inc.
David Fattal is the CEO and founder at Leia Inc., the leading provider of glasses-free 3D display hardware and software solutions. He previously spent nine years at HP Labs working on various aspects of quantum computing and photonics, and spec...
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Episode 14
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56:49
#13: Alan Smithson, B.Sc. - Co-Founder at MetaVRse, Inc.
Alan Smithson’s purpose in life is to inspire and educate people to think and act in a socially, economically and environmentally responsible way.Alan makes tools for professional creators including; MetaVRse, a creation platform for th...
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Episode 13
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59:32
#12: Brock Riney, XR Solutions Architect & Podcast Host at Concannon XR
Brock Riney is the host of “Emerging Technologies in Business,” a popular YouTube podcast that explores the latest trends and developments in technology and how they are impacting the world of business. With over a decade of experience in techn...
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Episode 12
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1:09:41
#11: Ely Santos, CEO at Metavertising
Ely Santos is a marketing futurist with a tech background. Having spent over 10 years in tech, he went on to become a marketing entrepreneur through his agency Augmentric, serving B2B SaaS companies worldwide. Since '21, he started establishing...
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Episode 11
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1:17:03
#10: Travis Boudreaux, Co-Founder & CTO at Azra Games
Travis Boudreaux is Co-Founder and CTO of Azra Games, a game studio building the universe of toys. Prior to founding Azra Games, Travis spent the last decade building and leading the most innovative marketplaces across multiple verticals. Travi...
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Episode 10
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1:19:56